Purchasing Mamiya Equipment

[Steve Smith]

Originally Posted by k_jupiter

I shoot a rb67 Professional S. You think you are a better photographer than that? I doubt it.

I have a Pro SD. It's much better than I am or are ever likely to be.


Steve.

[rmann]

Originally Posted by keithwms

A couple of things....



(4) I have an rz pro 2 and an rb pro sd and I see no meaningful difference in weight, build quality etc. The rb remains my preferred body just because of the 6x8 back and variety of other nifty doodads like a 4x5 back (with which I shoot QL sheets) and some 3.25" sheet holders I have. Plus I recently adapted the rz t&s adapter to fit on my rb as well. I do like the totally non-electronic option of the rb but also find the rz system handy now and then.

I am new to this system -

What is a 4x5 back for a RB? Is this a Mamiya product or something else? Are you getting a full 4x5 negative with it - or something smaller?

Thanks -

[bnstein]

Originally Posted by Nick Zentena

They do? I thought they'd killed off the RB?

Well its still on the product list at Mamiya UK website and BH and several others have it on the shelves

[keithwms]

Originally Posted by rmann

I am new to this system -

What is a 4x5 back for a RB? Is this a Mamiya product or something else? Are you getting a full 4x5 negative with it - or something smaller?

Thanks -

No, you don't get a 4x5 image with it, you get something like a 72x72mm square. Now, you might say, geez what a waste of space... well yeah but I like squares very much, prefer using sheet film for some things, and sometimes like to process one sheet at a time etc. It's not for everybody but sometimes I like it. I do get more bang for the buck out of the 3.25" sheet backs though.

The 4x5 back is a 4x5 polaroid back, though, so you can only use 4x5 polaroid and Fuji QLs with it. I haven't tried RLs- might work, might not.

Both of the Mamiya systems are fabulously modular. There are full system charts for the rb and rz lines that will amaze and delight.